Head Chef in Cambridge

Salary: £34,000 per annuum

£34,000 per annum

Contract: Full Time

Working hours: 40

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel.
It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. 

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. 

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team at the Bradfield Centre in Cambridge.

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation within a busy café and hospitality environment.
• Deliver high-quality food service for approximately 80-90 covers per day, with a strong focus on lunch service and hospitality catering.
• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality food while maintaining excellent presentation standards.
• Manage stock control, food ordering, deliveries, and kitchen specifications.
• Support the Catering Manager with the smooth running of the operation.
• Supervise and support a small kitchen team of 1-2 team members.
• Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Work closely with the hospitality team to deliver meeting catering and events to a high standard.
• Remain hands-on in the kitchen, leading by example and ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (7AM - 3PM)

Location: Cambridge, BC4 0GA

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. 

• Personal Development and Training opportunities 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Pension scheme 
• Holiday allowance 
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care 
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance 
• Family friendly support 
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders 
• A holiday purchase scheme 
• Volunteering days 
• Professional subscriptions 
• Recognition schemes and people awards 
• Long service awards 
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers